Engine-Makers Wrestle With Production, Durability Issues As Market Rebounds

Boeing 777-9

Certification tests of the GE Aerospace GE9X-powered Boeing 777-9 are expected to begin in early 2024.

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With yet another bruising year in the rearview mirror, commercial engine-makers are hoping for better things in 2024 as supply chain pressures slowly ease and production continues to catch up with surging demand from aircraft manufacturers. The coming year marks the start of a new era for GE...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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